Saving and restoring layer states

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When you have aspects of a drawing that you don't want to show, you can save them as a layer state. Creating layer states allows you to place those elements within different layers of a file, including the unique settings for each layer. You can then recall those elements when you need them. Watch this online video to learn how to save and restore layer states in AutoCAD 2015.

…Layer states record the status of all of the layers in the drawing.…In this video, you will create layer states to recall specific types of plans.…Open the Architectural6 sample file in the Chapter 11 folder.…I've added some additional information to this project,…namely the drawing headers, these lines which represent the…portion of the wall that exists above the door…opening, and some lighting fixtures on a lighting layer.…

We wouldn't want to show the headers and the lighting on the floor plan.…Traditionally, we would show that on a separate plan called a…reflected ceiling plan, which is a view looking up at the ceiling.…But we can create that all within the same file using layer states.…So first, let's turn off the lighting layer and the header layer.…Next, we will save this as a layer state called Floor Plan.…So open the layer slide out, and open this drop down for Layer State.…

Make a new Layer State and call it Floor Plan.…Okay, alright that saved.…Now let's turn on all the layers, and then turn off a bunch of…

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5/29/2014

Scott Onstott has been using AutoCAD for 24 years and has witnessed its evolution into the world-leading application for computer-aided drafting and design. You too can harness its power and start creating detailed CAD drawings, whatever your field: design, architecture, or engineering. In this in-depth course, Scott shows you how to draw precise, measured 2D drawings—the basis of design communication the world over. Then he shows how to create and modify geometry, layers, blocks, attributes, dimensions, and layouts, and finally, how to start sharing your drawings with others.